EP 1: Realizing that I was a Lukewarm Christian
Join me, Shanika on this very controversial topic about being a lukewarm Christian and some of the ways that I realized that I fell into that.
The moment that I realized that I was a Lukewarm Christian changed EVERYTHING for me in the recent months.
What is a Lukewarm Christian? 👉🏾 someone who is neither hot nor cold, according to Revelation 3: 15-16.
I really go all the way there in FULL transparency on how I wasn’t really all the way for Christ as much as I thought I was. I found myself dabbling into other things for comfort, compromising His ways for my own desires/ambitions, fearing man over God, occasionally reading the Bible, seeking more “word” from preachers/prophets, not standing on what the Bible said + making excuses for worldly views, going after my dreams my way, + MORE.
So often, we look at being lukewarm as JUST being halfway in the world + in Christianity, BUT what if being lukewarm also meant…….
You do NOTHING with your faith [just going to church, reading your Bible, + doing “good” deeds, but no edifying of others, sharing the gospel, helping those in need, loving your neighbor, etc).
You focus more on physical needs/things more than spiritual things.
You don’t build your character or allow God to use the negative experiences + sufferings to shape you into being more like Christ——instead you lean into your comforts.
And so many other layers! 🙌🏾
Other topics you'll hear in this episode:
-The dangers of Pride
-Transformative journey
-Discipleship
-Emotional turbulence
-Character building
-Love
-Faith
-Adversity
-Unwavering faith
-Therapy
-Repentance
-Spiritual growth
-Purpose vs. Calling
-Understanding God's will
-Authenticity
-Humility
SO much I’ve learned + SO much to unpack.
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot; I wish that you were cold or hot. So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out My mouth”. — Revelation 3: 15-16 ➕
I pray that my honesty helps someone else who was in the same position as I was.
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